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2004 Harley-Davidson Dyna GlideProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2004 Harley-Davidson Dyna Glide, most often about the power train. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints50 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage1kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 15, 2005. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 Harley-Davidson Dyna Glide has problems

5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train20
Fuel system, gasoline10
Service brakes, hydraulic10
Suspension10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2004 Harley-Davidson Dyna Glide recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Storage: tank assembly

Recall 04V-465 · Sep 30, 2004 · 2,828 vehicles

Risk. THESE SITUATIONS COULD CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR CREATE A FIRE HAZARD FOR PERSONS OR PROPERTY ON OR NEAR THE MOTORCYCLE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Harley-Davidson.

Best & worst years

2004 vs. every other Dyna Glide year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Dyna Glide median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Dyna Glide owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WHILE MOTORCYCLE WAS PARKED CONSUMER NOTICED FLUID LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT FOR REPAIRS. *AK THE LEAK OCCURRED IN FRONT OF THE REAR TIRE WHICH RESULTED IN SOME OF THE FLUID GETTING ON THE TIRE. THE DEALER HAS WORKED ON THE TRANSMISSION 3 TIMES…
Complaint 10075915 · Aug 5, 2004 · 195 miles
I WAS RIDING DOWN THE INTERSTATE AND THE CLUTCH BOLT FLEW OUT OF THE DERBY COVER I WAS LUCKY THAT IT FLEW OUT INSTED OF IN THE GEAR THAT WOULD HAVE LOCKED MY BACK WHEELE UP AND I WOULD HAVE CRASHED I TOOK IT TO THE HARLEY SHOP OF WYTHEVILLE VA AND THEY TOLD ME IT WAS UNCHECKED BY THE HARLEY SHOP OF…
Complaint 10067935 · Apr 27, 2004 · 1,600 miles

Own a 2004 Dyna Glide?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.